UMBC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Preparing Teachers Committed to the
Learning Success of All Students
EDUC 791C
Instructional Technology Practicum in
School Instructional Systems Development
Spring 2000 SYLLABUS
Instructors: Dr. David Young (dbyoung@umbc.edu)
Suzanne Monthie (smonth1@umbc.edu)
Meeting Dates: Thurs., 7-9:30 in ACIV 207 / ECS 336
This class does not meet every week because it is a 1 credit class. The class schedule is specified below. Everyone is expected to attend every class since individual participation is an integral part of this course. Note that many of the assignments will be submitted by e-mail and are due on dates other than the meeting dates.
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Meeting Date |
Topics |
Assignments Due |
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Feb. 3 |
Dr. Young Introduction overview of course. Intro to the lab. |
Sign up for an E-mail account. |
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Feb. 17 |
Bring a non-technology lesson plan to class today |
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Mar. 9 |
Internet Lesson Plan |
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April 13 |
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April 27 |
Install files for upcoming Presentation |
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May 4 |
Computer Lesson Project Presentations |
Lesson Plan & Presentation |
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May 11 |
Computer Lesson Project Presentations |
Lesson Plan & Presentation |
Other Assignment Due Dates:
Feb. 24 - Technology
Lesson Project Proposal
April 6 - Technology Lesson Project Progress Report
March 30 - Deadline for request for alternative research topic for the Essay
throughout the course - e-mail to
class listserv
scheduled field observation with Dr. Young - Technology Lesson in the Field
ASSIGNMENTS
The goal of this in-class activity is to demonstrate an understanding of some of the reasons why and several ways how to integrate technology into an existing lesson plan.
The instructor will discuss ideas about what, why, when, how, and where to use technology, particularly computer technology. Several themes of instructional technology will be introduced, including research, administrative information management, communication, enhancing instruction and enhancing learning.
You will modify an existing lesson plan that does not already use technology so that it incorporates technology somewhere in the lesson. Using information provided by the instructor about using technology in instruction, you will justify how the particular technology use you choose is effective for learners and describe how to implement it. You should also state special considerations, needs and open issues regarding your modified lesson.
The lesson plan that you bring to class should contain no, or very little, use of technology. Preferably, it is one which you created yourself, but may be one that you found in a textbook or some other resource that you think you'd like to use with your own class someday.
The goal of this lesson is to demonstrate the five ways of using technology in instruction: research, administrative information management, communication, enhancing teaching and enhancing learning.
Classroom instructional technology can be divided into five categories:
Communication – networking, sharing and problem solving with other teachers by communicating through e-mail, newsgroups, chat rooms, etc.
Administrative management - grades; attendance; creating lesson plans and student materials
Research – teachers using the Internet or other media to gather information in preparation for a lesson or students using the media to complete their own research on a teacher-assigned topic (these should ALWAYS be GUIDED by the teacher!!).
Enhancing Instruction (teacher directed) – using simulations, presentation software, graphics or other media to improve the teachers lesson presentation.
Enhancing Learning (student directed) – using productivity software, interactive programs, drill and practice, etc. which improve the students’ learning experience.
Your assignment will focus on the last three categories, which focus on actual lesson presentation: research, enhancing instruction and enhancing learning. We already make great use of the first, communication, through our listserv, and I will introduce Administrative management software/issues separately since it does not directly apply to instruction.
Your assignment is to find a lesson related to your content area on the Internet, which uses computers (software) as described in the category that is assigned to you. You will be assigned the category research, enhancing instruction, or enhancing learning. Bring a hard copy and the URL (Internet address) of the lesson plan to class. Be prepared to explain how your lesson is a good example of using instructional technology in the category you have been assigned and to discuss implications for using this method as opposed to a more traditional approach. You must have successfully used the software needed in the lesson since we will try out as many of the lessons as possible.* We will use the Jigsaw Cooperative Learning technique to share and discuss these ways of using instructional technology. PLEASE DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT SO THAT YOU CAN E-MAIL ME FOR HELP IF NEEDED!! I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO SO THE DAY BEFORE CLASS.
*This may be a problem for non-Mac users. Don’t worry if you download a PC program and we can’t get it to work in the MAC lab- just be prepared to describe it and give info so others can try it at home. I will try to bring in a PC to avoid this problem. Also, don’t try to bring a Mac program in on floppy disk; there are no floppy disk drives in the lab. If your lesson uses a productivity program such as MS Works, we can substitute MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
In order to help you get started, I have provided some web sites which I have found to have a nice collection of lesson plan and other teacher resources. You are welcome to use these or find your own. Now would be a good time to e-mail web resources to the group to fulfill that requirement.
http://ed.gov/teachtech/index.html
http://www.schoolsalive.com/map.html
CLWG: Children's Literature Web Guide
The goal of this lesson is to discuss and practice classroom management skills that deal with the unique issues arising from using instructional technology, particularly computers.
This is an in-class assignment. Students in small groups will discuss and analyze several classroom management issues specific to teaching with instructional technology. Infractions will be identified then methods for prevention, appropriate reaction and resulting consequences. A whole class discussion will follow.
The goal of this lesson is to demonstrate the use of a computer or computers in a lesson with students, recognizing some special considerations when planning and executing a computer lesson.
In this assignment, you and a partner are to
develop a lesson that incorporates computer use at some point in the lesson.
You will team-teach a 15 minute segment of the lesson to the class (our 791C
group will transform into your intended grade level) which best exemplifies
your use of technology in the lesson. The lesson itself can be of any duration
(1/2 hour to multi-day) since you will only be teaching a short segment of the
lesson. You will have a half an hour for your entire presentation.
Use this time to introduce the lesson (what subject and grade level), describe
our prerequisite knowledge, teach the 15-minute segment, describe the lesson
closure and assessment, Q&A. A complete lesson plan must be submitted on
the day of your lesson presentation. Interdisciplinary lessons are encouraged.
The computer(s) may be used in many ways within your lesson. Some examples are:
Certainly, there are many other ways of using computers in your lesson, so use your imagination.
You will be graded according to the following criteria:
List any other resources or materials used for the
lesson in APA style.
A minimum of two INTERNET resources should be used to develop, inform and/or
implement the lesson. List the URL (Web site location) according to the APA
style guidelines.
After the lesson is presented, each individual must submit, by e-mail, a note describing his/her personal contributions to the lesson, a short reflection on how the lesson went, in what ways it used strategies for teaching with computers and how the lesson could be improved.
The goal of this assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of the role and usefulness of technology in classroom instructional settings.
Write a brief essay on the impact of technology on society (mores, economic, interpersonal interactions, and psychological), especially its affect on children and adolescents and its implications for their schooling. Include an assessment of the potential technology may hold for enhancing instruction and how it might impact learning. Also address the following issue: "It is said that the technological age and widespread use of technology impacts the development of children negatively. If so, what are the implications for schooling"
Your paper should be 8-10 pages. A minimum of eight references are required overall, with at least two school- related references and two general references. At least two of your references MUST be refereed journals. If using Internet references, use the style guide listed below. Bring your paper to the last class meeting stated in the Class Schedule.
As an alternative, you may choose to research and write about a specific issue or problem regarding technology in K-12 education in which you have a special interest. You must request approval, IN WRITING, for the topic you choose BEFORE the deadline listed in the class schedule. It is wise to be sure there are adequate resources for your topic before submitting your request. Your request should include your topic title, short description of the issue/problem and list of resources already found. The request should be no more than 1 page and may be e-mailed to Sue Monthie. An 8-10 page paper with a minimum of eight references is still required.
Follow the APA style guide when citing your
references and to cite electronic references use the guide on the web:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cup/cgos/idx_basic.html
Since electronic mail has become a common means of communications, it is important that you know how to use it and understand its use in the classroom.
We will be using a listserv to communicate weekly about various topics as described below. You do not need to follow the procedures described in the information about subscribing to discussion and news groups for this listserv since it has already been done for you. The listserv is a discussion group for the current class members of educ791c only.
Sending an e-mail message to educ791c@listproc.umbc.edu actually sends the message to all members of the listserv group. The purpose for using the listserv is to provide a means of communication among class members and instructors in an attempt to share information and experiences in placements and research.
Assignment: Send a minimum of 6 messages which
share information or are reflections of experiences you have had in your
placement or other educ791C coursework regarding technology. During the course
of the semester you must send at least one message about each of the following
topics:
In reporting on the use of technology at your placements, please include your thoughts on what you feel was useful, positive and how it can be improved upon. The idea is to reflect on your observations and offer some insight to your classmates. You do not need to limit yourself to these topics every week. Please share what you think is helpful and interesting to others. I will provide a bi-weekly schedule for you to follow for sending your messages to insure a continuous dialogue throughout the semester.
The goal of this assignment is to demonstrate your ability to design a lesson that makes substantial use of instructional media and technology and be able to teach this lesson in a regular classroom setting using the media you have incorporated.
Develop the lesson using Young's "Essential functions of instruction" (Gagne's "Events of Instruction") and the "Instructional Management" section of Young's Instructional Design Guide
Arrange with your mentor teacher to teach the
lesson that you have developed ( in his/her classroom or
somebody else's) in which you incorporate a substantial amount of technology in
your overall instructional strategy. Make your best effort to use the highest
level of technology available in your assigned school. You may choose to do
this lesson at either one of your field placements this semester. You may use
the lesson you create for the Computer lesson Project if it is appropriate for
your classroom situation. Plan and schedule this lesson as early as
possible! Your lesson will be observed by Dr. Young, so you must coordinate
your plans with his schedule. Contact Dr. Young at (410) 455-2465 or
dbyoung@umbc.edu to schedule your lesson observation.
The goal of this in-class assignment is to demonstrate your ability to use the more common types of media/technology available in most schools for classroom instruction.
You must demonstrate operating competency by
showing that you can easily run the following pieces of
equipment and their related media:
a. 16mm film projector
(autoload and manual thread) - load, project, and rewind.
b. 35mm slide projector - load and project.
c. filmstrip projector - load and project.
d. overhead projector - create a transparency at home and
bring it to class to use it with the projector. Be sure it is legible from all
parts of a typical size classroom.
You may chose to
make any one of the following:
a diagram-type
transparency from a copy machine (enlarge or reduce the image)
a text-based
transparency from a laser printer (using appropriate computer software)
e.opaque projector - create a display item and use it with
the projector.
f. .video camcorder - make a 1 minute tape of live action
and play it back on the VCR.
g..videocassette tape - play the tape recorded on the
camcorder.
This is a hands-on learning experience. You will make your way around the room learning and using the various pieces of equipment listed above in pairs. Each person marks the checklist for each piece of equipment mastered (no partial credit ;-) The instructor will post a schedule of starting times at least one week prior to this activity. Staggering start times helps to limit the amount of time waiting to checkout on the equipment. BE SURE TO BRING AN OVERHEAD (as described above) TRANSPARENCY TO CLASS !!
Final grades are calculated according to the following proportions:
%
Assignment
20 Computer
Lesson Project
20 Essay
20 Listserv
5
Checklist
10 Using
Instructional Technology activity
10 Practicing Instructional Technology Activity
5
Technology Lesson in the Field
10 Attendance